TOWN SHOWCASES ITS ACADEMY

Huddersfield Town proudly threw the spotlight on its Academy at Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Derby County; the Club’s annual ‘Academy Game’.

The date of the game was particularly fitting, as Town’s Under-18 side won the Professional Development League 2 North title with a 3-2 win over Crewe Alexandra at PPG Canalside; click HERE for a match report!

Ahead of the First Team’s 3pm kick-off, Town’s Under-14 squad joined volunteers from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to hold a bucket collection in aid of the ‘Keep It Up’ campaign. Thanks to the generosity of Town fans, £886.59 was raised to be shared between the charity and the Academy!

The Under-9s had a special behind-the-scenes look around the John Smith’s Stadium on a match day, visiting the dressing rooms and taking part in a lap of the pitch pre-match. They are pictured at the top of this article.

Town’s Under-15 players proudly waved flags ahead of the game.

The Club’s Under-10 players showcased their skills in a mini game during the half-time interval.

After the Golden Gamble draw – the half-time draw that provides thousands of pounds in funding for the Academy – was made (click HERE for the results), the next set of scholars starting their two year apprenticeships with the Academy were introduced to the supporters.

Pictured left to right with Professional Development Coaches Tony Carss and Leigh Bromby are:

- Cedwyn Scott, a striker from Northumberland

- Alfie Raw, a midfielder from Leeds

- Lewis O’Brien, a central midfielder from Littleborough

- Akeel Francis, a striker from Leeds

- Callum Elliott, a central defender from Gateshead

- Luca Colville, a central midfielder from York

- Harry Clibbens, a left back from Wakefield

- Owen Brooke, a goalkeeper from Cleckheaton

Current First Year scholar Jack Boyle was also on the pitch during the interval to be presented with the Academy Goal of the Season trophy by Robert and Kenneth Waterworth for his goal against Birmingham City at home on 20 December – see it below.

Tickets to Town's home game against Blackburn Rovers are just £5 if bought in advance - click HERE for info!